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Sint-Clemenskerk, Nes
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Sint-Martinuskerk (Ferwerd)
Sint-Martinuskerk (Ferwerd)
Friesland, Netherlands

Ballum

Ballum is a locality in Friesland, Netherlands, close to the sea. It has a population of about 360. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now13°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population360
Local time00:57
53.44° N, 5.69° EElevation 5 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal code9162
The year in Ballumweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec39October
October: high / low14° / 9°
Rain this month99mm
Sea this month14°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ballum at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

84 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

38 mm of rain

Warmest sea18°C

August

Monuments nearby10+

within 15 km

Weather in Ballum

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 31 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct15°11°
Thu29 Oct15°11°
Fri30 Oct13°8°
Sat31 Oct13°9°
Sun1 Nov13°10°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov13°10°
Tue3 Nov13°11°
Wed4 Nov13°10°
Thu5 Nov12°9°0.9 mm

When to go to Ballum

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162023415566656563391716
High5°6°8°12°15°18°21°21°18°14°10°7°
Low2°2°3°5°9°12°14°14°12°9°5°2°
Rain (mm)775762385667818793999484
Wet days171312101213151714151717
Sea6°5°6°8°11°15°17°18°17°14°11°8°

What's on in Ballum

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Ballum

All monuments

More museums: Nobels Nostalgisch Museum

Outdoors around Ballum

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Vakantiepark Klein VaarwaterCamp sites
1 km
Camping DuinoordCamp sites
1.4 km
Vuurtoren AmelandViewpoints
1.4 km
Golfbaan AmelandGolf courses
1.5 km
BospadViewpoints
1.6 km

Nature around Ballum

Nature in Netherlands

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Netherlands seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ballum

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ballum

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Ballum

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Ballum from above

Postal code

9162

Getting to Ballum

Groningen Airport EeldeGRQ
69 km
Amsterdam Airport SchipholAMS
141 km
Rotterdam The Hague AirportRTM
186 km
Rondvaartbedrijf Kiewied WL35 BrakzandFerry port
5.9 km
Nes, VeerwegHolwert, Veerdam
5.9 km

Places near Ballum

Places with a climate like Ballum

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ballum?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ballum.
What is the hottest month in Ballum?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Ballum?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ballum?
December is the wettest month with about 84 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Ballum?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 5°C.
What is the postal code of Ballum?
The postal code of Ballum is 9162.